TSPSC Eligibility Criteria 2025

• Aspirants planning to take the TSPSC exam 2025 should be well-versed in the basic requirements for the examination.
• Before applying, it is essential for applicants to thoroughly review and understand the eligibility criteria.
• Eligibility criteria play a critical role in determining a candidate's eligibility to participate in the exam.
• Non-compliance with any of the specified eligibility criteria will result in the candidate being barred from taking the examination.
• Understanding and adhering to the eligibility criteria are vital steps for aspirants to ensure a successful application process.

TSPSC Age Limit

• The age limit is a crucial factor for aspirants as it determines the permissible number of attempts.
• Eligibility for the examination is contingent upon adhering to the age limit set by the board.
• The age limit for various posts typically ranges from 18 to 44 years.
• Candidates with ages exceeding or falling below the specified limit will not be permitted to participate in the examination.
• Age relaxation on the upper limit is provided for candidates belonging to different categories.
• The table below illustrates the extent of age relaxation granted to candidates in various categories.

Categories	Age Relaxation Limit
Other Backward Class	5 years
SC/ST	5 years
NCC/ Ex-Serviceman	3 years and length of service rendered in the armed forces
State Government Employees	Up to 5 years, based on the length of regular service
PWD	10 years

Educational Qualifications

1. Eligibility Criteria:

• The exam candidate must hold a graduate degree.
• The degree should be from a university recognized by the UGC.
• A minimum of 50 percentile is required for eligibility.

2. Qualifying Scores:

• Different communities have specific qualifying scores for the exam.
• Candidates should check the TSPSC Notification for detailed information on community-wise scores.

Additional Post-Wise Criteria:

• Candidates are advised to refer to the TSPSC Notification for specific post-wise requirements:

1. Deputy Collector [Civil Services, (Executive Branch)]:

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

2. Deputy Superintendent of Police Category. II (Police Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

3. Commercial Tax Officer (Commercial Tax Services):

• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Degree from a recognized university.

4. Regional Transport Officer in (Transport Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Degree from a recognized university.

5. District Panchayat Officer (Panchayat Services):

• Educational Qualification: Must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

6. District Registrar (Registration Services):

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

7. Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Men) (Jails Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Degree from a recognized university.

8. Assistant Commissioner of Labour (Labour Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Science, or Engineering from a recognized university.

9. Assistant Excise Superintendent (Excise Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

10. Municipal Commissioner – Grade-II (Municipal Administrative Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must Possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

11. Assistant Director (Social Welfare) including District Social Welfare Officer (Social Welfare Service):

• Educational Qualification: Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from any University in India established or incorporated by or under a Central Act or a State Act or Provincial Act or an institution recognized by the University Grants Commission. Preference is given to those with a degree in Sociology or Social Work.

12. District Backward Classes Welfare Officer including Assistant Director (District Backward Classes Development Officer) (Backward Classes Welfare Service):

• Educational Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required.

13. District Tribal Welfare Officer (Tribal Welfare Service):

• Educational Requirement: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. 

14. District Employment Officer (Employment Service):

• Educational Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.

15. Administrative Officer including Lay Secretary & Treasurer Grade II (Medical & Health Services):

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is the minimum educational requirement.

Nationality/Citizenship

1. Nationality Requirement:

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for positions in the Telangana State PSC (TSPSC).
• Candidates of non-Indian nationality are not permitted to apply for the TSPSC exam.